Assistant Professor, Ocean & Marine Technologies (AI-Driven)

UVic Engineering and Computer Science; Victoria; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mechanical Engineering focused on ocean and marine engineering. The successful applicant will build a research program combining fundamentals with AI/ML for autonomous ocean systems and will contribute to teaching and curriculum delivery.

We seek strong communication skills, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to equitable, inclusive education.

Qualifications

• PhD in mechanical, ocean or offshore engineering or closely related discipline.
• Eligible for licensure as a Professional Engineer in Canada (EGBC) or actively licensed in Canada.
• Demonstrated creativity in analytical/experimental research for surface or subsea systems.
• Potential for international recognition through dissemination of research results.
• Excellent communication to diverse audiences; ability to build cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Appointed as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
• Expand industry and defense partnerships and link ocean tech with blue economy initiatives.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of undergraduate and graduate curricula.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Teaching and mentoring

Education

PhD in mechanical, ocean or offshore engineering or closely related discipline

Eligible for licensure as a Professional Engineer in Canada (EGBC) or actively licensed in Canada

Job description

University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mechanical Engineering focused on ocean and marine engineering. The successful applicant will build a research program combining fundamentals with AI/ML for autonomous ocean systems and will contribute to teaching and curriculum delivery.

We seek strong communication skills, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to equitable, inclusive education.